asphalt layer

[/ˈæs.fɔlt ˈleɪ.ər/]
nounpl: asphalt layers
camada de asfalto
1. A single course or thickness of asphalt material applied to a road, parking lot, or other paved surface
The construction crew applied a new asphalt layer to repair the damaged highway.
A equipe de construção aplicou uma nova camada de asfalto para reparar a estrada danificada.
2. In road construction, one of multiple layers of asphalt that collectively form a complete pavement structure
The road consists of three asphalt layers for optimal durability and drainage.
A estrada é composta por três camadas de asfalto para durabilidade e drenagem ideais.
In Brazil, asphalt layer terminology is primarily used in civil engineering and construction industries. The term 'camada asfáltica' is also widely accepted in technical documentation. Road maintenance and construction is a significant infrastructure concern in major Brazilian cities, making this term relevant in urban planning contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
asphalt coursebituminous layerasphalt matpavement layer
Antonyms / Antônimos
concrete layergravel layer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
camada de asfalto
Standard term used in construction and civil engineering
São Paulo
camada de asfalto / camada asfáltica
Both terms commonly used in technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
camada de asfalto
Standard usage in road maintenance terminology
Portugal
camada de betão asfáltico / camada betuminosa
Portuguese preference for 'betão asfáltico' (asphalt concrete)

Related Words

asphalt concretepavementroad surfacebituminous mixturebase coursewearing coursecompaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay down an asphalt layer
asphalt layer thickness
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